With the current unstable nature of the Energy Market, it is becoming more apparent that moving towards independence is a sure-fire way to secure the future of your bills. From Solar and Battery installations to the Big Power Switch Off, find out how the British public are choosing to combat the price-hike.
- The Big Power Switch Off
At exactly 10pm on April 10th, thousands of homes shut off their electricity at once as a means of protesting the Energy Price-Hike.
Despite its symbolic nature, the switch off has a real impact on energy suppliers and the National Grid’s revenue. For these energy companies, 10 minutes without electricity is 10 minutes without revenue. Additionally, the National Grid receives a massive surge in energy when the power is turned back on – placing strain upon their systems.
The grid is typically used to this kind of strain, such as when a popular television show is on and everybody switches their kettle on during the AD break. However, this is really quite minimal compared to the scale of this organised Switch-Off. When this happens, the grid has to purchase emergency energy – creating havoc.
A good example of where this protest has been successful is in Spain. Spaniards protested using the same technique and it led to their Prime Minister introducing Emergency Measures.
This method of protest is completely legal and not only sends an important message, but also disrupts the stability of the national grid.
There are talks of more Big Power Switch Off’s being organised later this year as Energy Prices continue to skyrocket.
- Energy Efficient Boilers
With over 10,000 happy customers, more householders are turning to the Affordable Boiler Scheme each year. We don’t blame them, as you could be saving up to 50% on your Gas Bill.
The benefits don’t stop at great savings, either! The majority of older boilers do not support smart thermostats, so you could be losing out on great home automation, such as controlling your heating system entirely from your phone.
To summarize, you could be heating your home quicker, more efficiently, and with more control – all whilst having a brand new boiler that will pay for itself! We really can’t think of any downsides…
- Solar Panels
Solar Installation is skyrocketing in popularity, and for good reason! Solar can help you reduce your energy bills by up to 90%, as well as providing the tools for you to become your own energy supplier.
Reliance on the grid has proven, in recent times, to be unfavorable to say the least. However, with Solar – the consumer is able to sell any excess energy generated back to the grid. Alternatively, you can store the electricity for later use – at night for example.
With the opportunity for such great savings and return on investment, you may be wondering – why don’t more people have solar panels?
Solar has often been thought of as an option reserved for high-earners. However, the cost of an average installation is 57% lower than in 2015 PLUS no upfront cost whatsoever! With The Affordable Solar Scheme, a typical system can be installed from as little as £19.99 per week.
It gets better, any savings you are quoted are guaranteed for up to 25 Years, plus Solar is now also 0% VAT (Tax Free).
- Battery Systems
Battery storage allows you to charge your batteries at night (when the tariff rate is cheaper) and use them during the day.
Although Solar and Battery is still the best combination for saving the most money possible, battery-only systems are still a viable choice for those who do not have a roof suitable for solar panels. The only downside to battery storage is that it can prove to be a large investment, dependent on how large/many batteries you choose to purchase.
